NURS 230 Final Exam Practice Test (PDF) | Latest
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1. Explain.how.diabetes.impacts.the.body's.ability.to.maintain.normal.blood.glucose.levels.
. It.increases.insulin.production,.leading.to.lower.blood.glucose.
. It.causes.the.body.to.become.resistant.to.insulin,.preventing.glucose.uptake.
. It.enhances.the.liver's.ability.to.store.glucose.as.glycogen.
. It.decreases.the.absorption.of.glucose.in.the.intestines.
2. A.patient.presents.with.symptoms.of.right.ventricular.failure..Considering.the.common.caus
es,.which.additional.assessment.would.be.most.critical.to.determine.the.underlying.issue?
. Assessing.for.signs.of.diabetes.management
. Evaluating.the.patient's.lung.function.and.history.of.chronic.lung.disease
. Checking.for.signs.of.left-sided.heart.failure
. Performing.a.complete.blood.count
3. A.patient.presents.with.fever.and.pelvic.pain.three.days.after.delivery..Based.on.your.knowled
ge.of.postpartum.infections,.what.would.be.the.most.appropriate.initial.nursing.action?
. Administer.pain. medication.and. monitor.vital.signs.
. Encourage.the.patient.to.ambulate.to.prevent.clots.
. Perform.a.thorough.assessment.and.notify.the.healthcare.provider.
. Provide. education. on. normal.postpartum. recovery.
,4. Explain.how.Maslow’s.hierarchy.of.needs.can.be.applied.in.a.nursing.scenario.invo
lving.a.patient.with.chronic.illness.
. It.allows.nurses.to.focus.solely.on.medication.management.
. It.helps.nurses.to.understand.the.patient's.emotional.state.only.
. It.guides.nurses.to.address.the.patient's.basic.needs.before.considering.their.e
motional.and.social.support.
. It.encourages.nurses.to.prioritize.social.interactions.over.medical.needs.
5. Which.of.the.following.is.NOT.a.key.consideration.in.providing.end-of-life.care?
. Pain.management
. Emotional.support
. Respecting.the.patient's.wishes
. Aggressive.treatment.options
6. Explain.why.deep.breathing.exercises.are.important.for.patients.with.cardiomyopat
hy.in.preventing.pulmonary.complications.
. They.increase.heart.rate.and.blood.pressure.
. They.help.clear.secretions.and.improve.lung.ventilation.
. They.reduce.the.need.for.ambulation.
. They.promote. relaxation.and.decrease.anxiety.
7. Explain.how.the.epiglottis.contributes.to.respiratory.health.during.swallowing
.
. It.opens.to.allow.air.into.the.lungs.
, . It.closes.off.the.trachea.to.prevent.food.from.entering.
. It.helps.in.the.production.of.sound.
. It.filters.out.pathogens.from.the.air.
8. Which.of.the.following.symptoms.is.primarily.associated.with.hyperpara
thyroidism?
. Tetany
. Chvostek’s.sign
. High.calcium.levels
. Low.calcium.levels
9. Explain.how.the.negative.feedback.system.contributes.to.homeostasis.in.the.endocrine.syste
m.
. It.allows.for.constant.hormone.production.regardless.of.levels.
. It.adjusts.hormone.levels.based.on.physiological.needs.to.maintain.balance.
. It.prevents.any.hormone.from.being.released.into.the.bloodstream.
. It.ensures.that.all.hormones.are.produced.at.the.same.rate.
10. What.are.signs.of.DVT?
. Pain.in.calf,.cold.to.touch,.redness
. Pins.and.needles,.swelling,.hot.to.touch
. Pain.in.calf,.tenderness,.swelling,.redness
. Woman.reports.feeling.numbness.in.the.area,.swelling
, 11. Myocardial.infarction.differs.from.angina.pectoris..Select.the.statement.that.best.defines.the.
differences.
. Angina.pectoris.lasts.longer.than.10.minutes.and.may.stop.with.the.reduction.in.stress
.or.physical.activity.
. Patients.experiencing.myocardial.infarction.may.get.incomplete.relief.fro
m.nitroglycerin.and.report.intense.symptoms.of.chest.discomfort.and.p
ressure
. Patients.experiencing.angina.pectoris.may.report.little.to.no.precipitating.factors.with.
the.pain
. None.of.the.above
12. Which.of.the.following.is.a.key.nursing.consideration.for.a.patient.diagnosed.with.cardiomy
opathy?
. Encouraging.high-intensity.exercise
. Monitoring.for.signs.of.heart.failure
. Administering.insulin.for.diabetes.management
. Performing.regular.blood.transfusions
13. Explain.how.critical.thinking.influences.the.prioritization.of.patient.care.in.nursing.
. It.allows.nurses.to.follow.a.checklist.of.tasks.
. It.helps.nurses.to.evaluate.patient.needs.and.make.decisions.based.on.urgency.
and.importance.
. It.encourages.nurses.to.focus.only.on.the.most.critical.patients.
. It.reduces.the.need.for.collaboration.with.other.healthcare.professionals.
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1. Explain.how.diabetes.impacts.the.body's.ability.to.maintain.normal.blood.glucose.levels.
. It.increases.insulin.production,.leading.to.lower.blood.glucose.
. It.causes.the.body.to.become.resistant.to.insulin,.preventing.glucose.uptake.
. It.enhances.the.liver's.ability.to.store.glucose.as.glycogen.
. It.decreases.the.absorption.of.glucose.in.the.intestines.
2. A.patient.presents.with.symptoms.of.right.ventricular.failure..Considering.the.common.caus
es,.which.additional.assessment.would.be.most.critical.to.determine.the.underlying.issue?
. Assessing.for.signs.of.diabetes.management
. Evaluating.the.patient's.lung.function.and.history.of.chronic.lung.disease
. Checking.for.signs.of.left-sided.heart.failure
. Performing.a.complete.blood.count
3. A.patient.presents.with.fever.and.pelvic.pain.three.days.after.delivery..Based.on.your.knowled
ge.of.postpartum.infections,.what.would.be.the.most.appropriate.initial.nursing.action?
. Administer.pain. medication.and. monitor.vital.signs.
. Encourage.the.patient.to.ambulate.to.prevent.clots.
. Perform.a.thorough.assessment.and.notify.the.healthcare.provider.
. Provide. education. on. normal.postpartum. recovery.
,4. Explain.how.Maslow’s.hierarchy.of.needs.can.be.applied.in.a.nursing.scenario.invo
lving.a.patient.with.chronic.illness.
. It.allows.nurses.to.focus.solely.on.medication.management.
. It.helps.nurses.to.understand.the.patient's.emotional.state.only.
. It.guides.nurses.to.address.the.patient's.basic.needs.before.considering.their.e
motional.and.social.support.
. It.encourages.nurses.to.prioritize.social.interactions.over.medical.needs.
5. Which.of.the.following.is.NOT.a.key.consideration.in.providing.end-of-life.care?
. Pain.management
. Emotional.support
. Respecting.the.patient's.wishes
. Aggressive.treatment.options
6. Explain.why.deep.breathing.exercises.are.important.for.patients.with.cardiomyopat
hy.in.preventing.pulmonary.complications.
. They.increase.heart.rate.and.blood.pressure.
. They.help.clear.secretions.and.improve.lung.ventilation.
. They.reduce.the.need.for.ambulation.
. They.promote. relaxation.and.decrease.anxiety.
7. Explain.how.the.epiglottis.contributes.to.respiratory.health.during.swallowing
.
. It.opens.to.allow.air.into.the.lungs.
, . It.closes.off.the.trachea.to.prevent.food.from.entering.
. It.helps.in.the.production.of.sound.
. It.filters.out.pathogens.from.the.air.
8. Which.of.the.following.symptoms.is.primarily.associated.with.hyperpara
thyroidism?
. Tetany
. Chvostek’s.sign
. High.calcium.levels
. Low.calcium.levels
9. Explain.how.the.negative.feedback.system.contributes.to.homeostasis.in.the.endocrine.syste
m.
. It.allows.for.constant.hormone.production.regardless.of.levels.
. It.adjusts.hormone.levels.based.on.physiological.needs.to.maintain.balance.
. It.prevents.any.hormone.from.being.released.into.the.bloodstream.
. It.ensures.that.all.hormones.are.produced.at.the.same.rate.
10. What.are.signs.of.DVT?
. Pain.in.calf,.cold.to.touch,.redness
. Pins.and.needles,.swelling,.hot.to.touch
. Pain.in.calf,.tenderness,.swelling,.redness
. Woman.reports.feeling.numbness.in.the.area,.swelling
, 11. Myocardial.infarction.differs.from.angina.pectoris..Select.the.statement.that.best.defines.the.
differences.
. Angina.pectoris.lasts.longer.than.10.minutes.and.may.stop.with.the.reduction.in.stress
.or.physical.activity.
. Patients.experiencing.myocardial.infarction.may.get.incomplete.relief.fro
m.nitroglycerin.and.report.intense.symptoms.of.chest.discomfort.and.p
ressure
. Patients.experiencing.angina.pectoris.may.report.little.to.no.precipitating.factors.with.
the.pain
. None.of.the.above
12. Which.of.the.following.is.a.key.nursing.consideration.for.a.patient.diagnosed.with.cardiomy
opathy?
. Encouraging.high-intensity.exercise
. Monitoring.for.signs.of.heart.failure
. Administering.insulin.for.diabetes.management
. Performing.regular.blood.transfusions
13. Explain.how.critical.thinking.influences.the.prioritization.of.patient.care.in.nursing.
. It.allows.nurses.to.follow.a.checklist.of.tasks.
. It.helps.nurses.to.evaluate.patient.needs.and.make.decisions.based.on.urgency.
and.importance.
. It.encourages.nurses.to.focus.only.on.the.most.critical.patients.
. It.reduces.the.need.for.collaboration.with.other.healthcare.professionals.
